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A volunteer lifts down a wheelchair from a rack of medical equipment

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Two men in Red Cross uniform in front of van

Dial-a-ride service gives passengers a real lift

26 Mar 2012

Hundreds of vulnerable residents are finding it that bit easier to get around, thanks to the Red Cross’ dial-a-ride service.

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Coffee morning to celebrate two-year anniversary of the Red Cross’s dawn patrol

Wigan schoolchildren celebrate two years of dawn patrol

04 Jan 2010

Wigan has celebrated two years of the Red Cross’ dawn patrol service, under which schoolchildren regularly look out for elderly people.

Community equipment service in action

Community equipment service

In some parts of the UK, we hold contracts with local authorities to provide equipment for independent living through medical referral.

Care in the home volunteer helps an older man

A friendly lifeline for isolated older people

15 Jan 2009

Life is about to get a little more sociable for isolated elderly residents in northern Scotland, thanks to the British Red Cross

Jan Watkins with her Red Cross delivery

Jan and Alice's story: “Without you, where would a lot of people be?”

Jan elderly neighbour Alice had their water supply completely cut off with little warning. Things looked bleak until they got in touch with us.

Woman receiving comforting massage from Red Cross volunteer

Maureen's story: “I was so overwhelmed I thought I'd cry!”

Maureen was growing increasingly distressed and wondering how she would cope, until the Red Cross turned up with lots of supplies - and a massage!

Boy on crutches

Tang's story: rehabilitation brings hope after the China earthquake

Tang lost a limb during the China earthquake, but with the Red Cross' help and a new prosthetic leg, he's found hope for the future.

Red Cross supporting people at Adwick rest centre, Doncaster

The team leader’s story: “This is what we do”

Carol McKay led the Red Cross team at two Oxford rest centres that were quickly established to deal with the 2007 summer floods.

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